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PLUS 3-ft x 5-ft x 1/2-in Cement Backer Board 1.0 Sheets

Ratings & Reviews for PermaBASE PLUS 3-ft x 5-ft x 1/2-in Cement Backer Board 1.0 Sheets

4.7
188
Review
 4.7 out of 5
188 Reviews


94% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The cement backer board is generally considered a high-quality and durable product that is easy to work with. It is described as lightweight and water-resistant, making it suitable for use in bathrooms and other wet areas. While a few customers reported issues with delamination or moisture exposure, the majority of reviews were positive, with customers stating they would recommend the product and use it again.

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188 Customer Reviews

Great for showers

Would Recommend

Product worked great for shower install, durable enough and great thinset mortar adhesion.

May 10, 2026
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Heavy duty

Would Recommend

Nothing great

May 8, 2026
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Good product

Would Recommend

Good product

May 6, 2026
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Thank you for purchasing our PermaBASE PLUS cement board product. Please send any images of your project and any additional comments you would like t...

NGCTechMay 6, 2026

NationalGypsum

Cement

Would Recommend

Thin brick adhered well to this product!

April 24, 2026
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Thank you for purchasing our PermaBASE PLUS cement board product. Please send any images of your project and any additional comments you would like t...

NGCTechApril 27, 2026

NationalGypsum

Great product and reasonable priced!

Would Recommend

Easy to use for a bathroom make over/

April 16, 2026
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NGCTechApril 16, 2026

NationalGypsum

Good product

Would Recommend

Nice easy to install cement boards. Works well for tiled shower install

April 16, 2026
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NGCTechApril 16, 2026

NationalGypsum

Bathroom reno

Would Recommend

Very light weight and very easy to work

April 16, 2026
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NGCTechApril 16, 2026

NationalGypsum

Easy to cut

Would Recommend

Easy to apply

April 16, 2026
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NGCTechApril 16, 2026

NationalGypsum

Cost effective and does the job

Would Recommend

Cost effective. Easy to cut with patience.

April 8, 2026
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NGCTechApril 8, 2026

NationalGypsum

Use utility knife

Would Recommend

Easy to trim

April 7, 2026
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NGCTechApril 8, 2026

NationalGypsum

Poor condition

Would Not Recommend

Gave me a soiled return board

March 31, 2026
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NGCTechApril 7, 2026

NationalGypsum

Outstanding!

Would Recommend

Outstanding!

March 30, 2026
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NGCTechApril 7, 2026

NationalGypsum